The CTAO Central Organisation is seeking a coordinator for the Gamma-Ray Centre of Expertise to support the Project Science Office at its Headquarters in Bologna, Italy. The position is part of the EU-funded ACME project (Astrophysics Centre for Multi-messenger Studies in Europe) and has a duration of one year with the possibility of extension.
The creation of the Gamma-Ray Centre of Expertise is a key objective of the ACME project. This centre unites specialists from internationally recognized institutions with expertise in observational strategies and data analysis for high-energy and very-high-energy gamma-ray facilities, including satellite missions and ground-based Cherenkov telescopes. The CTAO acts as the coordinator of all contributing experts to provide dedicated user support, aiming to broaden the scientific community's engagement with gamma-ray data. The Gamma-Ray Centre of Expertise will offer support in areas such as:
* High-energy gamma-ray sources and detection strategies
* Data analysis and scientific interpretation
* Multiwavelength and multi-messenger coordination
* Technical aspects of Cherenkov detection techniques
Your tasks :
1. Lead the development and coordination of the Gamma-Ray Centre of Expertise within the ACME project, establishing it as a lasting legacy tool beyond the project's conclusion.
2. Develop a comprehensive knowledge database on gamma-ray instruments, detailing their scientific capabilities, available web tools, and software resources.
3. Create use cases for the user support system of the Gamma-Ray Centre of Expertise, with a focus on multi-messenger science applications.
4. Assist in establishing and setting up the helpdesk system.
5. Provide direct support to users via the helpdesk, guiding them on tools for defining observational strategies, data analysis, and interpretation of archived data.
6. Support the organization of events such as schools and workshops, including virtual hands-on sessions on proposal writing and data analysis.
7. Contribute to developing procedures that support transnational access, enabling researchers from one country to access research infrastructures in another country free of charge.
8. Actively participate in ACME meetings.
Your qualifications, experience, and skills :
1. A Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field.
2. Prior experience in high-energy and very-high-energy gamma-ray astronomy, including proposal writing and data analysis, is highly desirable.
3. Prior experience in multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy, including proposal writing and data analysis, is highly desirable.
4. Strong coordination skills in an international and multicultural environment.
5. Familiarity with gamma-ray analysis software packages, including Gammapy, Fermipy, and Fermi Science tools.
Your supervisor : CTAO Project Scientist
What we offer :
1. Competitive salary and benefits, with the salary based on experience and ability.
2. Opportunities for professional growth and development.
3. Flexible working hours and options for partial remote work.
4. Short-term contract of 1 year with the possibility of extension.
Please apply on BambooHR.
Deadline for applications : 6 July 2025
For more information about CTAO, please visit [website]. For more details on the position, contact [contact information].
We encourage applicants who comply with Italian Law 68/99 to apply.
Applications are accepted regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, social origin, genetic features, language, religion, political beliefs, membership of a minority, gender identity, property, origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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